Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus pyogenes—From Pharyngitis to Invasive Disease

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the microscopic and culture characteristics of Streptococcus pyogenes.
  • Identify common noninvasive, invasive, and post-infectious conditions associated with S. pyogenes.
  • Explain common laboratory methods used to identify group A Streptococcus.
  • Describe major virulence factors associated with S. pyogenes.
  • Recognize important diagnostic and antimicrobial susceptibility considerations.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus pyogenes—From Pharyngitis to Invasive Disease
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organism
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Virulence Factors
    • Clinical Disease
    • Post-Streptococcal Complications
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Diagnosing Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
    • Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance
    • Diagnostic Pitfalls
    • Case Study: More Than Strep Throat
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.